What is the difference between CNC machining center and CNC lathe?

From the number of axes, CNC lathes are controlled by two axes, and the machining center is at least three-axis control (can be four axes, five axes);

From the processing range, CNC lathe is mainly used to process rotary parts, and the machining center is used to process some curved grooves and so on;

From the point of view of the tool library, the CNC lathe does not have a tool library, and the CNC machining center refers to the machine tool with a tool library.

The biggest difference between CNC machining center and CNC lathe is that the machining center has the ability to automatically exchange machining tools, through the installation of different tools on the tool library, the ability to automatically exchange machining tools in a clip, By installing different tools on the tool library, the machining tool on the spindle can be changed through the automatic tool changing device in a single clamping, to achieve a variety of machining functions. The workpiece of the machining center is clamped at one time, and all processes can be completed, which can ensure a variety of accuracy, and the CNC lathe is only to complete the processing of one process.

Programming basic code is the same, but limited special instructions may not be common across systems.

The machining center has powerful functions, which integrates milling, grinding, tapping and other functions, and is a relatively comprehensive CNC machine tool product. It can be said that you can use the processing center to do any hardware products and mold products. The powerful processing center is far more than these, he operates stable, safe, highly efficient, and less human output. The products produced are smooth and textured, with good dimensional accuracy.